Wooper: Pardon me for starting out on a tangent, but I just had a look at the upcoming spring anime chart and discovered nearly 15 shows that I’m looking forward to, which makes this newly initiated season less appealing by comparison. I’ve got high hopes for three or four new series, though, one of which … Continue reading Winter 2026 First Episode Awards The post Winter 2026 First Episode Awards appeared first on Star Crossed Anime.
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